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June 18, 2025 at 05:35 pm Reply

Chad

Gordan Korman,

Your book linked was one of your best ones I have read, standing next to the fort and superteacher project. The plot was great, but I would like to say, while Link's character was fun, Micheal's and Dana's seemed to be one-sided (I know there is a word to describe it, but it isn't coming to me). Micheal seemed to only talk about the chain, while in other books, such as the Fort, everyone had a unique and funny character and perspective. Again, I loved the book and it sits with many others from you on my shelf!

Chad
June 19, 2025 at 11:49 am Reply

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Hi,Chad,

Thanks for posting. I'm glad LINKED went over well with you.

You make a good point. Remember, though, that Link is the main character. The story revolves around him. Michael and Dana are important too, but they serve a specific purpose, which tends to narrow their effect on the story. Even Link's parents and Grandma are secondary, and tend to support Link. It's part of the nature of story-crafting, and it's often a tough choice writers have to make with their characters. -----Gordon Korman-----
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Hi,Chad,

Thanks for posting. I'm glad LINKED went over well with you.

You make a good point. Remember, though, that Link is the main character. The story revolves around him. Michael and Dana are important too, but they serve a specific purpose, which tends to narrow their effect on the story. Even Link's parents and Grandma are secondary, and tend to support Link. It's part of the nature of story-crafting, and it's often a tough choice writers have to make with their characters. -----Gordon Korman-----